Restoril

Restoril

Restoril is a benzodiazepine. Temazepam alters the chemical balance in the brain, which could be imbalanced in those suffering from sleep disorders (insomnia).

Restoril is a medication used as a treatment for the symptoms of insomnia (trouble getting or remaining in bed).

Restoril acts by slowing in the Central Nervous System (brain) and causing the patient to sleep.

Uses

This medicine can be used to treat a particular sleep issue ( insomnia). It can assist you in falling asleep faster and stay asleep for longer and decrease the amount of times you wake up in the night, which means you’ll have an improved night’s sleep. Temazepam is part of the class of drugs known as the benzodiazepines. It works on the nervous system to induce a relaxing effect.Use of this drug is typically limited to treatments of two months or less. If you experience insomnia persists for longer than a period of time consult your physician to determine if you need any other treatments.

How to use Restoril?

Go through the medication guide provided from the pharmacist prior to beginning taking temazepam and every time you receive refills. If you have questions, consult your physician or pharmacist.

You can take this medication via inhalation either with food or not according to the instructions given by your physician, typically prior to going to your bed. The dosage depends on the medical conditions you have, your age, and the response to treatment.

While unlikely, this medication is not known to cause short-term memory loss. To minimize the possibility of this happening, don’t use this medication unless you have enough time to get a good night’s sleep that lasts at least 7 or 8 hours. If you wake up earlier than that you are able to sleep, you could experience memory loss.

If this medication is taken for a prolonged period it could not perform in the same way. Consult your physician in the event that this medication does not work properly.

While it is beneficial to many however, it can also lead to dependence. This risk could be greater in the case of an addiction disorder (such as an overuse of or dependence on alcohol/drugs). Use this medication as directed to decrease the chance of developing addiction. Consult your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Inform your doctor If your condition continues to persist after 7 to 10 days or if your condition becomes more severe.

It’s possible to experience difficulties sleeping for the first couple of nights after stopping taking the medication. This is known as rebound sleepiness and is normal. It usually goes away after a few nights. If the problem persists, consult your physician.

If I don’t take a dose?

Restoril can be utilized when it is needed. If you’re following a regular dosing regimen do not miss any dose. Use this medication only when you can get many hours of rest. Don’t take two doses at once.

What happens when I consume too much?

Get medical attention immediately or contact for help at the Poison Helpline at 1-800-222-1222. A high dose of temazepam could be fatal in the event of a combination along with alcohol, opioid medication or other substances that induce drowsiness, or slow your breathing.

The signs of overdose could include severe drowsiness and confusion, or even coma.

Restoril side effects

Temazepam can trigger a severe allergic reaction. Take immediate medical assistance in the event that you experience symptoms for an allergic reaction or reaction to restoril. asthmatic hives; breathing difficulty nausea, vomiting, swelling of your lips, face and tongue.

Restoril may impede or stop breathing, especially if you’ve recently consumed an opioid or alcohol. Anyone who is caring for you needs to seek urgent medical treatment if you suffer from prolonged breathing, pauses in your breathing or blue-colored lips or if it is difficult to get up.

Contact your doctor immediately If you are suffering from:

• confusion, agitation, hallucinations;

• depressed mood;

• the thoughts of suicide or harming yourself.

A few people who are using Restoril have been involved in activities like driving, eating or taking a walk, making phone calls or even having sex, but then forgetting of the event. Talk to your doctor in the event that this occurs to you.

The feeling of drowsiness, as well as dizziness could be more frequent when older individuals. Take care to avoid falling or injury that is accidental.

Common side effects of Restoril include:

• drowsiness, tiredness;

• dizziness;

• headache;

• nausea; or

• being nervous.

When you stop taking restoril seek medical attention immediately if you experience symptoms like: abnormal muscle movements, becoming more talkative or active abrupt and drastic changes in your mood or behavior or mood, hallucinations or seizures, suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

The withdrawal symptoms of some patients can be present for a period of 12 months or more following abruptly stopping the medication. Consult your physician when you are experiencing any ongoing anxiety, depression, depressive symptoms, trouble with your memory or thinking or sleep, trouble sleeping, hearing ringing in your ear or ears, a burning or prickly sensation, or a creeping sensation in your skin.

This isn’t a complete list of possible side effects, and others could happen. Contact your physician to seek medical advice on adverse effects. You can report any side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.